Himalyan Cherry
Prunus rufa
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Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
7a
USDA zone
-18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
8m | Max | 8m |
4m | Min | 4m |
25 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
Himalyan Cherry Overview
Prunus rufa is small deciduous tree with a round headed habit. It has an attractive glossy dark red bark that peels easily making it an ideal addition to sensory gardens. In spring it produces small white flowers that can develop into dark red fruit.
Common problems with Himalyan Cherry
Can be attacked by leaf mining moths, bullfinches and caterpillars. It can also suffer from bacterial canker, blossom wilt & silver leaf.
How to harvest Himalyan Cherry
Generally not harvested
How to propagate Himalyan Cherry
Budding
Grafting
Cuttings
Take softwood cuttings in summer and provide bottom heat.
Special features of Himalyan Cherry
Attractive flowers
Attractive fruits
Winter colour
Other uses of Himalyan Cherry
This low maintenance tree is often planted as a specimen tree for it's brak.